Antoninianus - Diocletianus CONSERVAT AVG; Sol
| Silver | 3.2 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 285-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVAT AVG
-/-//SXXIT
Translation:
Conservatori Augusti.
Protector of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman emperor Diocletian, who was known for his ambitious economic and military reforms, including the introduction of a new system of coinage. The Antoninianus was a denomination of Roman currency introduced by Diocletian in 293 AD, and it was designed to replace the older denarius as the standard unit of currency. The coin's design, which includes the image of the emperor and the sun god Sol, reflects the religious and political ideologies of the time.
